The View from the Center of the Universe

Synopsis of The View from the Center of the Universe

«The View from the Center of the Universe» is an essay on cosmology by Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams, in hardback.

Joel R. Primack and Nancy Ellen Abrams draw on recent advances in astronomy, physics and cosmology to propose a new understanding of the universe. They explain its composition, origin and evolution, and argue that our place in the cosmos is central both physically and symbolically, also drawing on metaphors from ancient symbols.

Published by Riverhead Books in 2006; the full subtitle is «Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos». Includes bibliographic references and an index.

For readers interested in cosmology, astronomy and the philosophical implications of science, with an accessible approach.